'''Avoidance-approach conflict''' is a conflict between a desire to approach an object or situation that has some positive value, and a desire to avoid that object or situation because it has been associated with harm.
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'''Avoidance-approach conflict''' is a conflict between a desire to approach an object or situation that has some positive value and a desire to avoid that object or situation because it has been associated with harm.
According to traditional learning theory, this conflict is a root of [[anxiety]].
According to traditional learning theory, this conflict is a root of [[anxiety]].